Delivering the most advanced timber bridge surveys and repair solutions

We do this

Assess the condition of your glulam timber footbridge

Which does this

Establishes condition and informs remedial specifications

Giving you this

A safe bridge, extending its service life

... leaving you free to move on

Prolonging the service life of timber bridges and structures

If you have concerns about timbers, but aren’t sure where to go for help?

Good news, you’ve just arrived at the right place.

We investigate the condition of timber footbridges and structures in public spaces, evaluating all solid and engineered timber (glulam) components, providing repair solutions that help prolong their service life.

Whether it is evaluating the extent of decay in the ends of stringer beams, main beams or treads, we have the experience and expertise to provide a meaningful appraisal of the condition of timber components.

Advanced timber surveys

Non-destructive testing condition assessments

Difficult access solutions

Informed recommendations

Repair & maintenance

Sensitive solutions for complex problems

We collaborate with structural engineers and other stakeholders to deliver best-practice solutions to often complex construction problems, considering the most sensitive solutions when specifying remedial repairs, coatings and treatments.

We follow a least-invasive approach to inspecting, testing and repairing timber footbridges over watercourses and other sensitive ecological environments.

Our detailed reports discuss the causes of decay, record which timber components are affected by decay, and the extent of timber needing repair, reinforcement or replacement.

Solutions for difficult access

Gaining adequate access to inspect and repair timber bridges and large outdoor structures can often be challenging due to height or water scenarios, HarperBD and our access partners have always found a way.

Rope access

Suspended scaffold

Boat surveys

Pontoons

Repairs - specifications and further support

We can provide assistance from repair guidance, specifications, supervision to the realisation of the works… whatever support you need, we can help!

Timber resin splice

Steel reinforcement

Replacement sections

Targeted preservative treatments

Designing out defects

Providing guidance so the same defects are not repeated in the repair schedule.

Maintenance

Our maintenance guidance will help reduce long-term costs and prolong the service life of your timber structures.

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Further reasons to work with Harper Building Diagnostics

As a leading building pathology & diagnostic consultancy we work with clients all over the UK and ... beyond

We provide transparency, great communications and excellent support

We're proud to have many clients who consider us part of their team

We regularly present at industry events and professional CPD seminars

What past clients have to say,

"Glulam is a wonderful product, it excites architects it would appear and they use it to come up with wonderful ideas and projects. My house is supported by and has design features in Glulam. Sometimes however, if it is not properly installed or maintained, it goes ‘wrong’, horribly wrong.

To begin with we did not realise we had ‘rot' how could such a young structure be falling apart?

I am not sure quite how I met Lee Harper but I am so pleased I did. He visited my property and meticulously surveyed my problems. He was equipped with an array of scientific instruments and he carefully measured and assessed my property. His initial politeness and courtesy implied a man who was an expert in his field. He indeed is.

Lee’s next step was to thoroughly explain what had gone wrong and to identify a range of remedies.

Trust is important in every business relationship but at an early stage I became convinced I could trust Lee. I was not wrong.

The repairs Lee masterminded were delivered in timely and super efficient manner. He kept me informed as to issues and was always willing to discuss alternative solutions. The finished job was excellent.

I have no hesitation at all in recommending Lee Harper. To find a man you can trust in todays construction industry is a valuable commodity and Lee Harper and all his team can be trusted. I wish his business every success."